MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
14,537 km
9,033 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,537 km
9,033 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MNC MSP
Airport Name Nacala Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MNC MSP
ICAO Code FQNC KMSP
City Nacala Minneapolis
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 410 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -14.490000, 40.710000 44.880000, -93.220000

Nacala (MNC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,537 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in Nacala, it's 09:24 in Minneapolis. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Nacala (MNC) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nacala Airport (MNC) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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